Senior Civic Events & Community Engagement Lead

Lewisham Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Events & Civic Engagement Officer to plan and deliver a programme of civic, ceremonial and community events across the borough. You will coordinate Meet the Mayor events, public Q&A sessions and community meetings, ensuring inclusion and accessibility while following civic protocols.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, budget oversight and the ability to work with residents, partners and council departments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience planning public, community, civic or stakeholder events.
• Experience delivering ceremonies with Mayors, councillors or senior reps.
• Proven ability to engage diverse communities.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building.
• Ability to prepare event plans, risk assessments and contingencies.
• Experience managing event budgets and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver public, community, civic and ceremonial events.
• Organise Meet the Mayor events, Q&A sessions and community meetings.
• Coordinate Mayoral functions, civic receptions and official Council events.
• Support senior officers with event arrangements, invitations and guest management.
• Build relationships with residents, community organisations and partners.
• Ensure events are inclusive and accessible to diverse communities.
• Manage event logistics including venues, suppliers and staffing.
• Prepare event plans, risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Gather feedback and communicate outcomes.
• Work with Communications to support wider engagement.
• Provide advice on civic protocol and deliver formal events appropriately.

Skills

Event planning

Public engagement

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Ceremonial events

Communication skills

Job description

Lewisham Council is seeking an experienced Events & Civic Engagement Officer to plan and deliver a programme of civic, ceremonial and community events across the borough. You will coordinate Meet the Mayor events, public Q&A sessions and community meetings, ensuring inclusion and accessibility while following civic protocols.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, budget oversight and the ability to work with residents, partners and council departments.